African Union Commission Head, Legal Division (AfCHPR) Jobs in Tanzania

African Union Commission Head, Legal Division (AfCHPR) Jobs in Tanzania

Purpose of Job

To provide strategic leadership in the delivery of specialized legal support to the Court and management of all resources allocated to the Legal Division.

Main Functions

Manages and supervises the conduct of legal research on international law relating to human rights, relevant developments in international law in general, legislation and jurisprudence at the level of international courts, and any other relevant research.

Participates in the planning and implementation of periodical training courses for the Judicial and Library, Documentation and Archival functions.

Coordinates and supervises the preparation of the Work Plans and Budgets for the Units of the Legal Division.

Coordinates and oversees the activities of the entire Division and ensures the judicious management of its resources.

Specific Responsibilities

Supervises the conduct of legal research and analysis on substantive and procedural issues arising from applications.

Supervises the preparation of briefs, decisions and judgments of the Court on judicial matters.

Liaises with other services of the Court and external groups, on various judicial matters.

Keeps the Registrar and the Deputy Registrar fully informed of the status of judicial matters at the Registry.

Performs any other duties that may be assigned.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Master’s degree in law.

Minimum

of twelve (12) years relevant professional experience, in judicial or other relevant legal functions in relation to the above defined duties and responsibilities at international level or 7 years at national level in a senior executive position and 4 years at supervisory level.

Specialization in public international law will be an added advantage.

Required Skills

Demonstrate leadership abilities.

Knowledge of the African human rights system and African Union’s legal framework, policies, and procedures.

Analytical skills and ability to prepare legal submissions and opinions;

Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Ability to manage diversity.

Interpersonal skills.

Drafting and argumentative skills in one of the African Union working languages.

Managerial skills.

Knowledge of international organizations.

Computer literacy.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; African Union Commission Head, Legal Division (AfCHPR) Jobs in Tanzania

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